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Ms. Ellis from Philadelphia, PA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Incentives, Snacks, and Rewards

Help me give my students snacks as incentives for completing assignments and following directives.

  • $260 goal

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My Project

My name is Ms. Ellis. I am a new teacher, and this is my second year as a 6th-8th grade emotional support teacher. My students love recognition in the classroom! Several times throughout the day I allow them to pick out treats to help keep them motivated and eager to learn. For my students who are behaviorally and academically challenged food-based, snacks are used as an extra boost of encouragement to strive for success. Using food-based incentives in the classroom influences and reinforces positive behavior. For example, students will complete assignments if they know they are working for treats and trinkets.

These snacks will serve as/to:

Motivation and Engagement: Food incentives can serve as immediate rewards that motivate students to participate, complete assignments, or excel in their studies. These rewards can capture students' attention and encourage them to put in more effort.

Positive Behavior Reinforcement: Food rewards can reinforce positive behavior in the classroom, such as following rules, respecting peers and teachers, and actively participating in discussions.

Celebration of Achievements: Providing food incentives for reaching academic milestones or accomplishing specific goals can create a sense of celebration and achievement among students.

Boosting Morale: Well-received food incentives can enhance students' morale, making them feel valued and recognized for their efforts.

Creating a Positive Atmosphere: Sharing food incentives during group activities can foster a sense of camaraderie and teamwork among students.

Ms. Ellis Add B Anderson Elementary School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Philadelphia, PA View local requests

Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

20 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pringles Variety Pack Potato Chips 0.74 oz. Bags 72 Bags/Carton (KEE18251) • Staples $63.09 1 $63.09
Bumble Bee Snack On The Run! Tuna Fish with Crackers 3.5 oz. 12/Carton (AHF70777) • Staples $34.62 1 $34.62
Nabisco Cookies Variety Pack 60 Packs/Box (220-00729) • Staples $28.82 1 $28.82
Dum Dums Lollipops Assorted Flavors 51 oz. 300 Pieces (SPN00060) • Staples $22.01 1 $22.01
Jolly Rancher Hard Candy Assorted Flavors 60 oz. (HEC15677) • Staples $13.99 1 $13.99
Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks 0.9 oz. 40 Packs/Box (PIM94068) • Staples $12.89 1 $12.89
LIFE SAVERS Wint-O-Green Breath Mints Hard Candy Party Size 44.93 oz Bulk Candy Bag (WMW21524) • Staples $12.43 1 $12.43

Materials cost

$187.85

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$220.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$38.94

Total project goal

$259.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $259.61

4 Donors

-$129.80

Donations toward project cost

-$110.33

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.47

match offer

-$129.81

Match offer toward project cost

-$110.34

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.47

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 $0.00

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